Martin Robinson
EurogamerArms review
Published 6/7/2017
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Arms
Arms, a mix of boxing and shooting where you use extendable arms to battle your friends both locally and online! Take a Joy-Con in each hand and punch forward, twisting your fists to bend your attacks. "Choose a fighting champion from around the world, equip your own combination of extendable arms, and then use a mix of button presses and quick hand motions to really take the fight to your opponent. Throw punches and guide them midflight to hit agile fighters, avoid incoming attacks with dashes, or trampoline high into the air to rain down fists from above. Power-up your punches to deal extra damage or curve your fists around obstacles to hit skittish opponents. Fill up your special gauge to dish out devastating combinations and finish them off. Unleash your inner fighter in this unbelievable sporting event! "
- Developer
- Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9
- Publisher
- Nintendo of Europe, Nintendo of America, Nintendo
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The critic average is 77 across 46 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1006 reviews · 13%
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70–7911 reviews · 24%
Below 707 reviews · 15%
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Erik Kain
ForbesForbes Arms Review
Published 6/7/2017
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Shea
Game InformerArms Review – Punching Up
Published 6/7/2017
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83
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Schilling
GamesRadar+Arms review: “An invigorating blend of graceful movement and slapstick violence” | GamesRadar+
Published 6/7/2017
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirstin Swalley
Hardcore GamerReview: ARMS
Published 6/7/2017
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalRyan Brown
Daily MirrorARMS review: Nintendo's twist on fighting games packs biggest punch since Splatoon
Published 6/7/2017
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalDamien McFerran
Nintendo LifeReview: ARMS (Switch)
Published 6/7/2017
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael McWhertor
PolygonArms review - Polygonclockmenumore-arrow
Published 6/7/2017
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80
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Read originalRory Wood
COGconnectedARMS Review – Nintendo Springs Another Hit On Us
Published 6/7/2017
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRiley Little
Game RantARMS Review
Published 6/7/2017
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+3 vs critic avg
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